5 DIY Trash Can Cabinet Ideas

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Sick of staring at that ugly kitchen trash can taking up precious floor space?

Why not tuck it away, out of sight?

If you’ve thought of buying a trash can drawer, but don’t want to spend a fortune – or you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, why not DIY it? 

But what if you don’t want to give up one of your cabinets? Thankfully, you don’t have to. Depending on your space, and the style of your kitchen you could repurpose a used cabinet or even a piece of furniture. 

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5 Tips for Clean Lines When Using Stencils

5 Tips for Clean Lines When Using Stencils
Photo by Anna Shvets

Stencils offer an easy way to create a totally unique look for any project. But as easy as it might seem to use them, the following tips can help you get the best results for your next painting project.

1. Correctly prepare the walls

First, check to see if the walls are dry and clean. Additionally, the wall must be flat and texture-free if you intend to use a stencil on it. 

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3 Tips to Keep Your Mudroom Clean and Organized

Mudrooms are a practical addition to any house since they provide a midway point from the outside to the inside. In addition to being a place to leave muddy shoes and wet coats, it’s great for pets, laundry, and keeping the family organized for daily activities.

But, like other busy areas of our homes, they can quickly become cluttered and defeat their intended purpose of organization and keeping the outside, well…outside!  

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5 Tips for Creating a Multi-Purpose Room

While the “work from home” trend had already been growing, COVID put it into overdrive. 

As a result, our homes have had to serve us in ways we never could have anticipated. Home is no longer just a place we go to unwind at the end of the day; it also serves as an office, a school, a restaurant, a movie theater, a gym, and frequently several of these functions simultaneously.

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5 Tips to Help Your Aging Parent(s) Stay Safe in Bad Weather

Severe weather, such as blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, or an outbreak of tornadoes, seems to occur more frequently every year. While this can make it difficult for everyone, it’s crucial for elderly people to be equipped for inclement weather. 

If you have aging family members who live on their own, following are some things to think about that will help you prepare them for severe weather.

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